File #: 25R-6157    Version: 1 Name: House Bill 1361 - Veterans
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/27/2025 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 3/31/2025 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-81: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 1361 AND SENATE BILL 1464 WHICH SEEK TO EXPAND PROGRAMS CONNECTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CERTAIN SERVICES, BENEFITS AND SUPPORT AND URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THOSE BILLS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN).
Attachments: 1. Res. 25R-03-81.pdf, 2. AR Res. 25R-03-81
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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-81: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 1361 AND SENATE BILL 1464 WHICH SEEK TO EXPAND PROGRAMS CONNECTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CERTAIN SERVICES, BENEFITS AND SUPPORT AND URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THOSE BILLS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN).


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Request Action:
House Bill 1361, sponsored by Representative Dunkley, and Senate Bill 1464, sponsored by Senator Wright, seek, among other things, to appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to enhance and expand its Internet-based, mobile application, printed, social media, and in-person outreach programs through various means for the purpose of connecting veterans, their families and survivors with earned services available to them

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City Commission of the City of Lauderhill believes that it is in the best interest of the City to express its support for House Bill 1361 and Senate Bill 1464.

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Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] ...

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